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Module 7
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Knowing how to read monthly and annual energy and how to take care of the
afflictions while enhancing the good fortune sectors usually makes up a large part of
feng shui practice, especially formula feng shui, as this updates the energy of space
in a very efficient way.
Each 20 year period has its own Period Lo Shu derived by placing the period reigning number in
the center of the nine sector grid. From this, the remaining numbers of the square can be allotted
their place in the grid. This placement is based on the sequence of numbers in the original Lo Shu
square.
This sequence is often referred to as the flight of the stars, and the sequence of this flight of numbers
makes up a sequential movement of numbers that unlocks the secrets of the Flying Star natal chart.
Learn this sequence, since you will meet up with it frequently when you chart the flying stars of
buildings. For now, let us look at three things:
the original Lo Shu square, with 5 in the center.
note the flight of its numbers i.e. where the 6, 7, 8 and so on are placed.
then see how to derive a period 7 Lo Shu chart with 7 in the center using the same
sequence.
SE
6 2 4
E
5 7 9
1 3 8
NE
SW
NW
4
9
5
1
SE
4 9 2
E
3 5 7
8 1 6
NE
SW
NW
When you have become thoroughly familiar with the original Lo Shu square, it becomes easier to
understand the placement of the numbers 1 to 9 in the nine squares that make up the grid once the
center number is identified. It is important to remember that the numbers and elements associated
with each number in this original square continue to hold when we study new charts created. For
example, 9 is always Fire, 1 is always Water and so forth. Similarly, the base element of the SE sector is
always Wood, of NW is Metal and so forth. So look carefully at the original Lo Shu square and know
it well. It is the key to time cycles of feng shui.
Module 7 - Flying Star Feng Shui - The Basic
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Movement Of Numbers
PERIOD 8 LO SHU
SE
7 3 5
E
6 8 1
2 4 9
NE
SW
NW
Once you know the sequence of how the numbers move, you will be able to create your own chart
for all the nine periods of the whole cycle of 180 years. All you need is the center number. With this
center number, all other numbers are placed in the other sectors in exactly the same sequence as in
the original Lo Shu square. This is the key to Flying Star feng shui.
Study the Lo Shu period squares of all the Periods reproduced on the following page. Follow the
sequence in all of them and familiarize yourself thoroughly with the flight path of the numbers.
The transformations of the Lo Shu Square hold the key to unlocking all the feng shui that deals with
time sequences. The key to each of the Lo Shu squares is the center number. As long as you know
the center number, you can generate the Lo Shu chart of any period, any year and any month. This
method holds true for the year, month, day and even hour of each day. So the charts overleaf can also
double up as annual, monthly, daily or hourly Lo Shu charts.
All you need is the center number.
Every year, month, day and hour (known as the four pillars) has what is referred to as its own ruling
Lo Shu number. As long as you know the ruling Lo Shu number of the year, month, day and hour,
you can generate the Lo Shu chart for any particular moment in time to analyze the distribution of
auspicious and inauspicious chi in any given compass sector of your house.
The Nine Lo Shu Base Charts
SE
9 5 7
E
8 1 3
4 6 2
SW
NE
NW
SE
SW
3 8 1
E
2 4 6
7 9 5
NE
NW
SE
SW
6 2 4
E
5 7 9
1 3 8
NE
NW
SE
1 6 8
E
9 2 4
5 7 3
SW
NE
NW
SE
SW
4 9 2
E
3 5 7
8 1 6
NE
NW
SE
SW
7 3 5
E
6 8 1
2 4 9
NE
NW
SE
2 7 9
E
1 3 5
6 8 4
SW
NE
NW
SE
SW
5 1 3
E
4 6 8
9 2 7
NE
NW
SE
SW
8 4 6
E
7 9 2
3 5 1
NE
NW
THE HO TU SQUARE
SE
4 9 2
E
3 5 7
8 1 6
NE
7/2 is Fire
SW
NW
7 2
4
9
8/3 is Wood
8
3
4/9 is Earth
1 6
1/6 is Water
The Lo Shu was by no means the first pattern of numbers. 900 years earlier, around 2943 BC, Chinese
myths claim that Fu Hsi had received a formation of numbers, which, according to legend, was brought
to him on the back of a Dragon Horse that emerged out of the Yellow River!
This particular pattern of numbers, referred to as the Ho Tu Pattern of numbers (shown here) was
arranged in four pairs of odd and even numbers with 5 in the center. The significance of the Ho Tu
combination lie in the way the numbers are combined, 1 with 6; 2 with 7, 3 with 8, and 4 with 9.
Notice that these combinations are pairs of yin and yang, odd and even, male and female numbers.
All odd numbers are yang and male, while all even numbers are yin and female.
The Ho Tu combinations define auspicious circumstances when they occur. Thus later on when you
see them as combinations in the flying star natal charts, learn to recognize them because they indicate
good fortune. How to find out if your house has any of these combinations of numbers is revealed
when you study Flying Star feng shui. Also when you start to compute your KUA numbers under
Eight Mansions, take note that couples who have KUA numbers that reflect the Ho Tu combinations
are likely to have very happy marriages.
The combination of 1 and 6 signifies wealth as this is placed North which is water. The number 1 prevails
here, as it is a yang number. The number 6 is metal which produces water. When this combination
is present in your flying star chart, activate it with a water feature such as a water lily bowl or a fish
pond.
The combination of 3 and 8 signifies wood as this is placed East. Here the number 3 prevails as it is
wood. Combined with earth, wood prevails. In period 8, this combination is most auspicious as it
means growth and expansion. Activate this combination with a healthy lush plant if you have it in
your flying star chart.
The combination of 2 and 7 signifies fire and is placed South. Here the elements combined are earth
and metal, thereby creating earth. This combination is extremely brilliant when it is near a mountain,
so if you see it in your flying star chart, create a mountain with stones and crystals in the part of the
home that has this combination. This combination brings relationship and charisma luck.
The combination 4 and 9 signifies metal or gold. It is placed in the West. Here the combination is
of wood and fire, which produces the element of fire. But the element here is gold. So here we see
a situation that indicates a pairing between two people who become famous and powerful. If this
combination appears in your flying star chart, activate with lots of activity and you will enjoy extremely
powerful success luck.
The mystical attributes of the Lo Shu Grid have occupied religious and philosophical scholars through
the ages and survives today as an acknowledged mystery, still potent, and still guarding its secrets. In
reality however, the Ho Tu is more mysterious and one reason it is not more famous is because Ho
Tu numbers are applied more in YIN feng shui and rarely in YANG feng shui, except as advanced
interpretations of flying star charts.
SOUTH
signifies charismatic people
7
2
8 3 5 4 9
1
6
WEST
signifies fame
and power
EAST
signifies growth
and expansion
NORTH
signifies wealth
The nine numbers in Flying Star are based on the observed traits of the nine stars that are the
equivalent of the star formation of the great bear or the sickle which can be seen in the clear night
sky. This is shown in the illustration here. The attributes of each of the numbers form the basis for
the meaning of the numbers.
1 White
2 Black
3 Jade
4 Green
5 Yellow
8 White
6 White
9 Purple
7 Red
The three white numbers 1, 6 and 8 are the pure numbers that signify heavens blessings. Of the three, 8
is deemed to have the greatest power to bring about a transformation from negative to positive as it has
two assistants that dispense chastity and rewards. Hence the Chinese have always believed that 8 is the
luckiest of the nine numbers. The number 8s right assistant is earth coloured representing the mountain
star equivalent, while its left assistant is blue coloured representing the water star equivalent. Hence
the number 8 is very efficient at bringing both wealth and relationship/health luck and irrespective of
whether it occurs as mountain or water star, it brings amazing good fortune.
The two other white numbers 1 and 6 open doorways to wonderful opportunities.
The green number 4 brings literary accomplishments as well as romance. The number 4 is said to be
a potentially seductive star which can also cause sexual misconduct. Its counterpart the number 3 is
termed the jade star and signifies getting into trouble with the law. The number 3 has the potential
for creating the cause for misunderstandings that can lead to aggravating court cases as well as very
tragic consequences.
The number 7 is the broken soldier that represents injury and is often the result of violence and
betrayal while greedy wolf, the number 2 black star brings sickness, illness and death. Here, note that
the number 2 spells health concerns and the only time it stands for good health is during the Period
of 2. In all other periods, the 2 star brings illness concerns.
Finally, the number 9, the last number signifies surplus harvest. This is a purple star that can also
signify extreme good fortune. The number spells just before completion luck. It also has the ability to
magnify good fortune or misfortune. It also suggests a time when it is auspicious to build for future
prosperity.
Once you know the reigning number that rules the period, you can draw up the base Flying Star chart
of all dwellings - buildings, houses, cities, and even countries - for feng shui analyses. The reigning
number of every twenty years gives its name to that period. For example, we have just finished the
twenty years of Period 7 and we are now in Period 8.
Because the origins of these numbers lie in the mysterious mathematical arrangements of the Lo Shu
and is influenced by the Pa Kua, it is widely believed that this number, i.e. the number that rules the
period, is extremely auspicious during the period. The number 7 represented prosperity and wealth
during its period, but that period is now over, so the number 7 has reverted to its original character,
which is violent and negative. So from 2004 until 2024, the number 7 is a number which brings
misfortune which manifests as violence and robbery.
When you study time dimension feng shui, you must take note of this and start to investigate the
things that need to be done to protect your feng shui. We all need to be protected from the number
7s violent nature now that we are no longer in Period 7.
THE PERIOD OF 8
This period began on February 4th 2004 and lasts for 20 years. The number 8 corresponds to the
direction Northeast, represented by the Trigram KEN. Its element is earth and it signifies keeping still,
like the mountain. KEN personifies the young man and is associated with the end of everything and
the start of a new beginning. In feng shui, the number 8, a very auspicious white number, represents
present prosperity.
In this period, all those who belong to KUA 8, or whose house numbers are 8 will benefit significantly.
In terms of numbers, the combination of 7 with 8 signified great good fortune during Period 7 because
at that time it meant current as well as future prosperity. But as soon as we entered Period 8, these
numbers became weak. Instead, we should now be looking at combinations of double digit 8s as
well as combinations of 8 and 9. These two numbers combine fire and earth and are most auspicious
because fire produces earth.
Those still living in Period 7 houses must try to undertake renovations to their homes to change to
Period 8. If this is not possible, they must suppress the evil influence of the 7 star with the presence
of water. Hence in Period 8, houses need water features not only to attract wealth luck but also to
suppress the violent 7 star.
SE
4 9 2
E
3 5 7
8 1 6
NE
SW
NW
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The Chinese have two calendars - the lunar and the solar calendar.
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START OF MONTH
MONTHS
4 FEBRUARY - 5 MARCH
6 MARCH - 4 APRIL
5 APRIL - 5 MAY
6 MAY - 5 JUNE
6 JUNE - 6 JULY
7 JULY - 7 AUGUST
8 AUGUST - 7 SEPTEMBER
8 SEPTEMBER - 7 OCTOBER
8 OCTOBER - 6 NOVEMBER
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7 NOVEMBER - 6 DECEMBER
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7 DECEMBER - 5 JANUARY
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6 JANUARY - 3 FEBRUARY
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Reigning YEAR
number
Reigning
number
YEAR
Reigning YEAR
number
Reigning
number
2000 9
2007 2
2014 4
2021 6
2001 8
2008 1
2015 3
2022 5
2002 7
2009 9
2016 2
2023 4
2003 6
2010 8
2017 1
2024 3
2004 5
2011 7
2018 9
2025 2
2005 4
2012 6
2019 8
2026 1
2006 3
2013 5
2020 7
2027
The chart above enables anyone to work out the Lo Shu square of any year. To obtain the Lo Shu chart
for any particular year, look for its equivalent Lo shu number. Remember that this is the reigning
number that goes to the center of the chart, and all other numbers are then filled in, in accordance to
the sequential flight or movement of numbers disscussed earlier. It is possible to see which number
goes in which direction grid. E.g. In 2011 the annual flying star chart has 7 in the center and the chart
is generated using this as the center number.
SE
9 5 7
E
8 1 3
4 6 2
NE
SW
NW
Note: The dates may have a variation of one day plus or minus. The above is
the summary of the 10,000 year calendar which can be consulted for more
accurate analysis of the luck according to different months of the years. First,
check the animal Earthly Branch ruling in the year, then use the reigning
numbers of each month to derive the Flying Star chart for that month.
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The table below shows the reigning Lo Shu numbers of the different months which you can use to
generate the Flying Star chart for any month of any year. Determine the animal sign that rules in the
year under investigation. For instance, the year 2011 is the year of the Rabbit. So the reigning number
for the first month starting 4th February and ending March 6th is the number 8. You will note that the
reigning number for year 2011 in the year of the Rabbit is the number 7, so to obtain the annual and
month chart for the first month of the year 2011, you combine the annual with the month chart.
So the combined numbers of 1 and 8 rules the first months energy of the year 2011. So in the first
month of 2011, the center part of dwellings is auspicious as the combination 8/7. You can draw out
the chart for that month and start to study the number combinations to determine the luck of each
of the other sectors of your house in the first month of the year 2011.
YEAR of RAT,
RABBIT, HORSE
& ROOSTER
YEAR of DOG,
DRAGON, 0X
& SHEEP
YEAR of TIGER,
PIG, SNAKE
& MONKEY
4 FEBRUARY
6 MARCH
5 APRIL
6 MAY
6 JUNE
7 JULY
8 AUGUST
8 SEPTEMBER
8 OCTOBER
7 NOVEMBER
7 DECEMBER
6 JANUARY
Extracted from Flying Star Feng Shui Made Easy by Lillian Too
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